Predators enter matchup with the Stars on losing streak

Nashville Predators (7-16-6, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (17-10, in the Central Division)

Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators look to break their eight-game skid with a victory against the Dallas Stars.

Dallas has a 17-10 record overall and a 7-2-0 record in Central Division games. The Stars have a +22 scoring differential, with 91 total goals scored and 69 allowed.

Nashville has a 7-16-6 record overall and a 4-1-2 record in Central Division play. The Predators are 1-9-2 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes.

The teams play Thursday for the second time this season. The Stars won the previous meeting 4-3. Thomas Harley scored two goals in the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Duchene has 12 goals and 17 assists for the Stars. Mason Marchment has six goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

Roman Josi has seven goals and 16 assists for the Predators. Jonathan Marchessault has scored four goals with one assist over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 6-4-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.7 assists, 2.9 penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Predators: 1-6-3, averaging 1.8 goals, 2.6 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Stars: None listed.

Predators: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.